This is a repost from Dec. 2007.
This system is super durable. And probably costs less over the long term.
It’s incredibly safe too as I learned when I tested the one at University of Georgia.
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Jim Walker uses a unique design, suspending a grid of special cables one foot above the floor, supporting foam and matting above.
You cannot yet order one of Jim’s pits yourself, as he only does them for friends. (Friends like WOGA, Beigers, Hills, Parkettes, Karolyi Ranch. Those kind of friends.)
If you want to know more, email him:
jwalker AT excalibur-gymnastics.com
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Wow, this looks like a great and safe way to construct a pit…We have a trampoline in the bottom of ours… How would these compare?
Similar, Jessie.
But the trampoline will eventually “sag”. Jim’s system uses high tensile wire with (I think) carpet on top. It’s much more durable.
The tension of the wire is adjusted to suit.
What’s the minimum depth these need to be built in to the floor? How does that compare with the trampoline style? We want (need???) a pit
that depth is needed?
that density foam blocks?
ground wires are rubber, springs?
I have to build a foam pit, i need all the information possible …
thank you very much in advance
sorry if it means a lot, I’m from Spain I do not speak English
xavi,
Perhaps you should email Jim Walker …
jwalker@excalibur-gymnastics.com
Hi,
I am a manufacturer of foam blocks-cube used for pit foam.
We have the best prices anwyhere for pit foam.
6″ x 6″ x 6″ cubes $ .82 each
8″ x 8″ x 8″ cubes $1.92 each
All of our pit foam is flame retardant.
You can either email me at trentwarden@yahoo.com or call me at 1-575-621-1579
Thank You, Trent.
I am a gym owner in Enid, Ok. I have a small gym that consists of 87 kids right now. I would like to get back to coaching competitive gymnastics one of these years.
I have a corner of the gym gym that would make a good pit corner…but need help on where and how to start one. There is tile down right now with concrete underneath…I need someone’s help…please!!!
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I may be interested in some blocks of foam. I would really like to hear if there is any that is treated for outdoor use with a roof of course but the possibility of them getting wet is probably inevitable, so I would like to plan ahead for this.
Can any one help?
Be careful if you’re building a pit for vehicles. The foams listed here are very similar the same ones that allowed the Red Bull pit in L.A. to burn up.
[...] Surely the very first thing coaches must do in any facility is make sure it’s impossible to hit concrete or steel. Long term, we need modify all foam pits to suspended systems, the best being the Jim Walker design. [...]
Am planning to build new gym for our gymnastic team and they want a pit pleas I need the beast demission that I can use. The area that we have is 6mx14m.
Thanks
Lutfi
Saudi Arabia
Best you contact Jim Walker directly, Lufti.
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